ARCADE COMEDY THEATER PRESENTS

By Cinco Paul and Ken Daurio

September 5 – 21Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays at 9PM

What would you do for love? If you’re Jimmy Livingston, a kid stuck in the shelter of the suburbs without a friend or an immune system, you make yourself a bubble suit and risk it all in a cross-country adventure to stop a wedding! Jimmy will need to leave the metaphorical bubble his strict parents have placed him in (while staying in his actual bubble… so he can live) and find out what the real world is all about.

We’re presenting our first ever musical, and it’s as goofy, absurd, and hilarious as you’d expect — from the same team that brought you 2018’s production of SEX a.k.a Wieners and Boobs. Featuring a cast of over a dozen actors accompanied by a full band.

“With Bubble Boy: The Musical, Arcade will take a big step toward expanding its offerings and attracting new audiences.”

PGH IN THE ROUND: “Their foray into traditional musical comedy not only delivers on the laughs that you would expect from one of the improv or stand-up acts regularly programmed at the venue but also on the brains, heart, and courage woven into this infectious confection of a show.” Read More

PITTSBURGH POST-GAZETTE:“Arcade Comedy Theater has found an antidote to whatever is causing you to frown: Spend 90 minutes with ‘Bubble Boy the Musical,’ and rediscover your smile.”Read More

BURGH VIVANT:
“It’s difficult not to laugh through the deftly scripted scenarios and jokes. However, the cast assembled by director Don DiGiulio takes the material to the very pinnacle of comedy, leaving no stone unturned in the pursuit of an inflection or sight gag that could, even potentially, elicit laughter.”Read More

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Parking

The Cultural District is a bustling, exciting place to be — whether it’s a street festival, Pirates game, or Hollywood film shoot, there’s always something cool happening. So give yourself a little extra time to park and get to the theater. There are is a parking garage within a block of the theater, which is only $6 for the night: Smithfield & Liberty Garage.

There are also a number of bus stops near us, as well as the Wood Street T-Station, if you’re taking public transit. Drop-off and pick-up areas are available right in front of our building.

Production Policies & Info

These performances are BYOB: for a corkage fee, patrons are allowed to bring in 1 bottle of wine or a 6-pack of beer or malt beverages. No liquor. Please drink responsibly, and any visibly intoxicated patrons will be asked to leave. Here’s our full BYOB policy.

All seating is general admission, with doors opening approximately 15 minutes before curtain. Guests arriving once the show has started will be asked to wait for a break in the action before being seated, and we can’t guarantee you’ll be able to sit together. Also, this play will make very little sense if you miss the beginning, so please arrive on time.